Re: Prius recall

"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:EYGdnU9tvvSavcjeUSdV9g@xxxxxxxxxx
> Over long term and with high mileage accumulations that may well be.
> However my post was referring to the wisdom of purchasing a hybrid by the
> average new car buyer in the US, that replaces their vehicle with another
> new vehicle in three to four years with 30K top 45K on the clock
>
> mike hunt
>

Ahhh, another baseless claim from mike hunt...

If demand for hybrids remains very high, their resale will be similarly
high. There's still a waiting list for the Prius at the nearby Toyota
dealer, so I'm thinking demand is high. One might do better buying a
hybrid...

Let's see, new Prius MSRP = $21,275
Edmunds TMV (defaults) for 2005 Prius = $20,262 (private party)
Depreciation on Prius $1,013

New Ford Crown Victoria MSRP = $24,510 (lowest trim level)
Edmunds TMV (defaults) for 2005 Crown Vic = $14,767 (private party)
Depreciation on Crown Vic = $9,743

Maybe I should pick on something smaller than the Prius? How about a
two-door Focus?
$13,450 - $9,216 = $4,234

Gee, mike, whaddya think? Should I avoid that hybrid like the plague?
Costs less in gas and then far less in depreciation. I'll go with the Crown
Vic. I just hate having excess money in my bank account.


> "C. E. White" <cewhite3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:43551357_3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:Rr6dnaKFd4F9V8_eUSdV9g@xxxxxxxxxx
> >> If ones goal is to save the planet, hybrids may be an option. For the
> >> average new car buyer however the problem with hybrids is two fold.
One
> > can
> >> buy a comparable vehicle, like the Corolla for at $4,000 less. In the
> > case
> >> of Hondas and Fords hybrids they too cost at least $4,000 more to drive
> > home
> >> than the convention powered Honda and Ford. Any difference in fuel
mile
> >> becomes moot since $4,000 will buy ALL OF THE FUEL to run a Civic or a
> >> Corolla for four years, at which time the average new vehicle buyer
> > replaces
> >> their vehicle with another new vehicle, In addition one need not worry
> >> about spending another $4,000 at some point down the road to replace
the
> >> batteries if they keep it longer. On top of that the shop rate for a
> >> tech
> >> trained to work on hybrids is higher ;)
> >>
> >> mike hunt
> >
> > Mike I was in Victoria, BC earlier this year and noticed that a lot
> > Prius's
> > were being used as taxis. While an individual might be swayed by
> > advertising, or fads, I'd guess taxi companies do the math. I assume the
> > excellent in-town gas mileage of the hybrid Prius cancelled out your
> > objections. What do you think?
> >
> > Ed


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